Modern offices in San Jose and the Bay Area are evolving fast—and so are expectations around how a workspace should look and feel. Today, businesses aren’t just decorating walls; they’re using visual environments to improve focus, reinforce culture, and create a professional impression for employees and visitors alike. At Signs Unlimited, we recently completed an office transformation that highlights how …
by Shahab Jalilvand, Owner of Signs Unlimited Lobby directory signs have one job visitors notice immediately: tell them where to go. For property managers, however, the bigger question is what happens later—when tenants move, suites change, or the lobby itself is updated. A good directory accounts for those realities before fabrication begins. Here are seven decisions worth making early: 1. …
When a company moves into a new building, the interior signs or graphics are not necessarily a priority. But once they get settled in, it would be time to add relevant logos and/or wall graphics to enhance the appearance, branding, and the mission statement for the employees and clients alike. Here is a recent project we completed for a client …
Your lobby is often the first place that visitors and customers go to when they enter a business. This area is crucial for the business’s ability to create the right first impression. As such, it’s important to have signs that represent your business well. The right reception signs can elevate your brand image and add elegance to your space. In …
Looking for a way to make a lasting impression on your customers? To make your business stand out, it’s always important to add features that add a “wow factor” to your space. A great place to start is your office lobby signs.
Three-dimensional lobby signs are an excellent way to add a touch of style and professionalism to any building entrance. These custom signs can make a lasting impression on visitors and passersby, whether it’s a corporate office, retail store, school, or medical facility. They look great and serve as directional signage and directory boards that help people quickly find the right …
Interior signs can take many forms and styles. They could include wall or door graphics, lobby signs, wall panels, suite signs, and various code signs. Here is a recent project we completed for one of our existing clients in the south bay that involved several different types of signage as well as monument updates (including new faces). Please see some …
The two main signs that any company moving into a new multi-tenant office complex needs are usually a lobby sign as well as a monument panel. Here is a recent project we completed for a company in the south bay. The scope of work included custom dimensional logos on frost acrylic panels for both the lobby and monument signs. Both …
The lobby is the first area people see when they enter your business, and it is your chance to make a great first impression. According to Forbes, people make up their minds about your business within the first seven seconds. With only seven seconds to make a first impression, it becomes clear how important lobby signage is. Everything that has …
At first, it might not seem like you have a major need for lobby signs inside the main entrance of your business. After all, if your customers are already there, it stands to reason that they know who you are, why they came, and what they want. In reality, this is a mistaken assumption and a large, highly visible sign …
Many companies showcase their products and technologies in their lobbies or warehouses for their clients and employees. This can take different forms such as wall graphic or various types of paneling. Here is a recent project we completed for a company in the south bay that involved a solid wall wrap and individual composite paneling with decorative stand-offs. Please see …
Lobby signs are yet another form of advertising and brand-reinforcement. They come in many different styles and materials. Here is a recent lobby sign we designed and installed for a client in the south bay. This is a classic style and a very cost-effective solution with contour-cut graphic on an acrylic panel with decorative stand-offs. Please see some completion photos …
We work with many out of state sign companies, representing large national (or multinational) corporations who require locally licensed sign contractors. The scope of work typically includes permitting and installation of various types of signage. Here is a recent project we completed for such a company that involved an interior logo sign installation in the peninsula. Please see some completion …
When installing lobby logo signs, the wall surface is an important consideration. Different mounting methods must be used based on the wall’s finish. Here is a recent lobby sign project we completed for a company in the south bay. This particular lobby had wooden slats and finish on the walls. So extra care had to be taken to remove the …
We know that lobby signs come in all shapes and sizes. But occasionally they are also combined with wall graphics. Here is a recent example of lobby project we completed for a client in the south bay that had both elements. The wall graphics were based on a very specific pattern the client desired. The dimensional lobby sign was based …
Lobby signs typically get installed on smooth office walls. But occasionally the interior walls are made out of rough surfaces. In these cases, different installation methods must be used. Here is a recent project we completed for a client in the south bay that had an uneven wall surface. In such cases, we sometime use spacers that are custom cut …
First impressions of your office can make it or break it for a customer. Whether your clients are visiting or are prospective employees appearing for an interview, it’s important to have a well-designed lobby. After all, a lobby is the first thing everyone sees when they enter your business.
Successful businesses are those that seize every opportunity to make a positive impression. Each customer interaction is valuable, whether with your staff, products, or business signs.
Interior office signs can vary a great deal. Many corporations minimally install a lobby sign for their clients and visitors. Others may go much further. Here is an example of an interior sign project we completed for a company on the east bay. This project involved dimensional lettering, wall graphics, and panels signs. Please see some complete photos below. #mazak …
There are many different ways to produce and install corporate lobby signs. They could be individual dimensional letters, panel signs, individual letters on panels, and many others. Here is a recent lobby sign we completed that involved a solid painted aluminum panel with dimensional lettering and logo element. Please see some completion photo below. #thrivent #lobbysign #lobbylogo If you have …
Most lobby signs we produce are non-illuminated. However, occasionally we get a request for an illuminated sign inside the lobby. These types of sign sometimes present certain challenges since they require wiring, power supplies, and raceways that have to be accommodated behind the walls or in other rooms. Here is a project we recently completed for a client in the …
Retail stores in the mall have a lot of competition. So they need to generate attention in different ways. One effective way is to use wall graphics to draw attention. Wall graphics can be produced in many colors, shapes, and sizes. They can also follow the company’s brand guidelines. Here is a recent project we completed for a store in …
Not all lobby signs go on a typical painted drywall. Some office lobbies have custom wall finishes and may require special attachment methods. Here is a recent project we completed for Ameriprise here in the south bay. The lobby wall was covered with a custom acrylic panel with a gloss finish. So high bond adhesive was used to mount the …
When companies move offices, many times their signage cannot travel with them. Signs are not generally designed to be relocated without being damaged or broken. The removal costs also play a role in the decision making process. So in many cases we simply produce new signs and graphics when one of our clients relocates to a new office. Here is …
Effectv is the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable. Recently were asked to install a new lobby sign for one of their local Bay Area offices. When it comes to major name brand companies like Comcast, we generally work with national sign companies that handle the parent corporations of these smaller field offices. This of course requires an established relationship …
